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Sokol South Omaha
2021 U Street
Omaha, NE 68107
Phone: (402) 731-1065
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Sokol South Omaha
A Non-Profit Organization Providing Fitness & Community for Individuals & Families!
Sokol is an organization dedicated to the physical, mental and cultural advancement of its members and the children who attend its gymnasiums. It is based upon the theory that only physically fit, mentally alert and culturally well-developed citizens can form a healthy, strong nation. Conceived in Prague, now the Czech Republic, by Dr. Miroslav Tyrs in 1862, its fundamental ideas can be practiced in any democratic, freedom loving nation.
Sokol means Falcon in English, a daring, fearless bird.
Sokol Gymnastics
ALL children benefit from classes and participation in gymnastics. Gymnastics programs are not solely about creating gymnasts. Many of the benefits of gymnastics are NOT related to learning actual gymnastics skills, but are instead related to important developmental areas that will help your child become a better student and young adult.
The Sokol system places great emphasis on performance, with the fundamental principle being that the individual's contribution to the whole is paramount to the success of the individual.
Learn More About Sokol Gymnastics
Cooking Classes
Sokol of South Omaha offers a wide variety of cooking classes from the most basic of kitchen skills to preparing entire meals and exotic cuisines.
Our Cooking Coordinator, John Thomsen, has laid out an exciting array of classes to suit any need in the kitchen.
Upcoming Events at Sokol South Omaha
Sokol South Omaha hosts a variety of educational, cultural, and social activities in an ongoing effort to promote the physical, mental, and cultural advancement of our members, the youth and adults that attend our programs and the local communities we strive to serve.
Get Involved with Sokol South Omaha
As a non-profit organization, donations from the community and members are vital to keeping the costs for programs low for the participants. Other opportunities to become involved include volunteering to help with any current or upcoming program or class, sharing your talents with others and providing feedback or offering ideas on programs and activities you would like to see offered.
We truly are working toward making a deep impact and making a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
Sokol School of Dance
Sokol of South Omaha is excited to offer a wonderful selection of dance classes to all age groups and experience levels. We add students on a first-come, first-serve basis until the desired class sizes are reached.
Registering Now for Spring & Summer Classes!
English as a Second Language
Sokol of South Omaha offers beginning and intermediate level classes in English as a second language. Beginner classes focus on learning basic survival vocabulary in order to understand and communicate in every-day situations. The intermediate class focuses on oral communication in English with special attention on use of verbs. This class will also explore basic English grammar use in oral communication.
Students will be evaluated during the first class for level placement.
The Museum of Sokol South Omaha
Since Sokol South Omaha began in 1888, members have donated thousands of items from original Sokol uniforms and commemorative medals, to badges, books and photos. The museum showcases memorabilia and history of the Sokol movement, its founder Miroslav Tyrs, and numerous competitions from across the United States and internationally. It is a wonderful collection of Czech history, a portion of which is detailed below.
Sokol South Omaha - Our History
Sokol South Omaha initially served as a vibrant community center for Czech immigrants as they settled in South Omaha, specifically the Brown Park neighborhood beginning in 1888. The original structure burned down in December, 1975 and the existing Sokol South Omaha building was rebuilt in July of 1977 in the same location. Sokol South Omaha is most commonly associated with its well-recognized gymnastics program, and memorable social activities such as dances, weddings, and festivals.
Find us in: Omaha, NE